Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates - Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's International Foundation Year
The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê undergraduate degree who don’t have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus. Experienced Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê teachers will support you to develop your academic skills, English and subject knowledge so you can progress to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê or another top UK university.
Why choose the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê foundation year?
A global top 10 university: We’re the only UK university in the top 10 of the QS World University Rankings 2025Ìýwith its own international foundation year.ÌýStart your journey with the UPC and move on to your chosen degree at a high-ranking university.
High progression rates: In 2023, 80% of UPC students progressed to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê or another leading UKÌýuniversity.
Guaranteed conditional offers:ÌýAs long as you are predicted to meet the entry requirements (and write a clearly relevant personal statement) you have a guaranteed offer on over 160 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê degrees.
Personalised support: You’ll receive a one-to-one tutorial every week with your personal tutor, as well as regular supportÌýfrom a student mentor and dedicated education advisor.
Quality teaching: You’ll be taught by experienced Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê academic staff whoÌýare experts in preparing international students for undergraduate studies.
London’s Global University: You’ll be joining a welcoming, supportive environment of international staff and students, both on the UPC and the wider-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê community.
Find out what qualifications you need for our international foundation year. This includes academic and English qualifications and the grades you need.
Understand how to progress to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê or another UK university. This covers Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê degrees with guaranteed offers, grades needed, the UCAS process and how we support you.
Discover where the international foundation year has led to for previous students and hear about their experiences of the UPC and undergraduate studies.
We’ll give you all the support you need during the UPC. Learn more about the support available, including a personal tutor, student mentor and education advisor.